Domestic Assistant inRhyl inRhyl PUBLISHED TUE 14 JAN 2025

£20,000 to £25,000 a year PERMANENT
PENSION UNIFORM

Akari Care Limited r6F0u8rN

Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of residents by maintaining a clean and healthy environment.

Collaboration with a dedicated team, fostering a strong sense of community and support among colleagues.

Comprehensive training and development programs to enhance skills and career growth.

Flexibility in working patterns, allowing for a better work-life balance.

Competitive salary and additional benefits, including a pension contribution and recognition schemes.

A respectful and inclusive workplace culture that values every team member and resident.

The Domestic Assistant role at Akari Care in Rhyl involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in residents' rooms and communal areas within a care home setting. The ideal candidate should possess a caring nature, flexibility, and a strong work ethic to ensure a clean and healthy environment for the elderly residents. Collaborating closely with the domestic and laundry teams, the Domestic Assistant will prioritize resident care and promote continual improvement in hygiene standards, creating a respectful and dignified atmosphere for all residents.

Candidates should have experience in a similar environment and exhibit qualities such as adaptability, strong problem-solving skills, and a warm, approachable demeanor. The position offers a competitive salary, pension contribution, fully funded training, and opportunities for personal and professional development, while being part of a supportive community that values both residents and staff.

This is a role as a Domestic Assistant at Akari Care, a care home provider in Rhyl. The job involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the residents' rooms and communal areas, working collaboratively with the domestic and laundry teams. The successful candidate will have a caring nature, be flexible and adaptable, and have a strong work ethic to provide a clean and healthy environment for the residents.

As a Domestic Assistant at Akari Care, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents' rooms and all communal areas. You will work alongside and collaborate with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams to ensure the delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives. You will need to be adaptable, approachable, and have a caring nature, prioritising resident care at all times and actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas.

About us
Package Description:
If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive differenceto the lives of older people.

Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care at all times but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.

By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

Experience of working within similar environment

A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach

Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice

Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving

Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you

Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

Whats in it for you:

A competitive salary

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes

Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

Flexible working patterns

Fully funded training and development

Support with personal development plans

The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally

An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

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To work as a Domestic Assistant in the UK, you will typically need the following skills and qualities:

1. Cleaning Skills: Proficiency in cleaning techniques and knowledge of appropriate cleaning products for different surfaces and materials.

2. Attention to Detail: The ability to notice and address small details that contribute to overall cleanliness and organization.

3. Time Management: Efficiently managing your time to complete tasks within designated time frames.

4. Physical Stamina: The role often involves physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

5. Communication Skills: Good communication skills to understand instructions and interact with clients or family members.

6. Reliability and Trustworthiness: Employers need to trust that you will perform your duties consistently and honestly.

7. Adaptability: The ability to adapt to different households and specific cleaning requirements or preferences.

8. Organizational Skills: Maintaining orderliness not just in cleaning but also in managing supplies and schedules.

9. Customer Service Skills: A friendly demeanor and approachability can improve your relationship with the households you assist.

10. Health and Safety Awareness: Understanding safe practices regarding cleaning materials and equipment, as well as basic health and safety regulations.

11. Basic Cooking Skills (if required): Some roles may include meal preparation, so basic cooking skills may be beneficial.

12. Problem-Solving Skills: Being able to address and resolve issues that may arise in the cleaning process.

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